US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15476
- Format
- 12"
D'Atra HicksSweet Talk
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Talk
by D'Atra Hicks · 1989
14 pressings4 countriesSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Sweet Talk was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Sweet Talk
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15539
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15539
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
V-1-15539 F.2 1-1 [SRC Logo] MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A runout
V-2-15539 F-2 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally [SRC Logo]Side B runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15476
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V-1-15476-Z-1 DMM Precision
V-2-15476-Z-1 DMM Precision
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Manhattan B-44374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-79760 / SPRO-79762
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records V-15476First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-79760 / SPRO-79762First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records V-15539First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records V-15539First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records V-15476First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Manhattan B-44374First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Manhattan 7PRO-79688 / 7PRO 79689First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO-79691First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Japan | Capitol Manhattan PRP-1404First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Capitol Records 20349177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLDJ 54512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 54512", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records CL 545 / Manhattan Records CL 5457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records CL 5457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASweet Talk4:06
- BSweet Talk (Instrumental)6:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Talk are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sweet Talk are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Sweet Talk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Japan. One of them is Capitol Records V-15476.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Talk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-15476, V-15539, B-44374, SPRO-79760 / SPRO-79762) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Talk on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.